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Hillside Elementary School

West Des Moines, Iowa · Grades PreK to 6 · West Des Moines Comm School District

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About Hillside Elementary School

Located in West Des Moines, Iowa, Hillside Elementary School is a public school for pre-K through grade 6. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 548 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in West Des Moines. There are about 11.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (47 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a small city, in Polk County. There are 56 other schools within 5 miles. It is one of 13 schools in West Des Moines Comm School District.

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School facts

Address	713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Phone	(515) 633-6200
School district	West Des Moines Comm School District
Grades	PreK to 6
Students (2024-25)	548
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	47
Students per teacher	11.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 193093001188). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Hillside Elementary School serve?

Hillside Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 6.

How many students attend Hillside Elementary School?

Hillside Elementary School reported 548 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillside Elementary School?

About 11.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 548 students and 47 teachers in federal data.

Is Hillside Elementary School a public or charter school?

Hillside Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Hillside Elementary School in?

Hillside Elementary School is part of West Des Moines Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/west-des-moines-comm-school-district/

Where is Hillside Elementary School located?

Hillside Elementary School is at 713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265. The phone number is (515) 633-6200.

How many other schools are near Hillside Elementary School?

There are 56 other schools within 5 miles of Hillside Elementary School in our directory.